Police and Justice Bill

Although the scheme proposed by the Government appears superficially attractive, I share my hon. Friend’s concern. The situation is similar to cases in which the police send people letters that say, ““You have been caught speeding—pay £60. You can take this to court, but if you do, be warned that we could fine you £2,000.”” That approach has caused concern, because some people who know that they are innocent, but who fear being fined £2,000, have taken the £60 fine and admitted the offence.